ESSTA Kids Spell With Audible Stories Year 1 Spelling Kit, UK National Curriculum Statutory Words (They, Today, Was, Were & Where) & Illustrated Flash Cards, Spelling Games for Kids

• Your Child Isn’t Bad at Spelling — They Just Need a Better Way to Learn : This kit introduces the Year 1 statutory words They, Today, Was, Were & Where through engaging audio storytelling, helping children remember spelling through a memorable story sentence and illustration rather than pressure-based memorisation.
• Five Words at a Time Builds Real Confidence : Focusing on just five carefully selected spellings keeps learning manageable and reduces overwhelm, helping children experience success early — a key factor research shows improves motivation and memory.
• From Listening to Remembering : Children first hear the word repeated naturally within a calm audio story before reinforcing it visually with the illustrated card, using story + image together to create a clear mental pathway back to the correct spelling.
• Built Around the UK Year 1 Curriculum : Covers statutory spelling expectations for Year 1 while supporting calmer learning at home or in KS1 classrooms, helping children practise important words without turning spelling into another test.
• Story + Image = Stronger Memory : Cognitive science shows the brain remembers information more easily when story and visual imagery work together, building stronger recall pathways than repetition alone.
• Reduces Spelling Anxiety Before It Starts : Calm narration and audio-led learning help remove the pressure of chanting, copying or timed tests — creating a relaxed state where memory and confidence can grow.
• Works Naturally in Family Routines : Stories can be listened to at bedtime, in the car or during quiet moments, turning spelling practice into story time rather than another after-school task.
• Parents Don’t Have to Become the Teacher : The audio guides the learning, while the cards support gentle reinforcement — helping families support spelling without turning practice into stress.
• Designed for Different Types of Learners : Particularly helpful for children who struggle with traditional spelling drills, including those with spelling anxiety, low confidence or learning differences such as dyslexia.
• Less Frustration, Stronger Recall : By connecting spelling to a memorable story and image, children are more likely to remember the word when they need it — leading to calmer practice and more confident writing.

Product description The ESSTA Kids Spell With Stories Year 1 – Set 2 kit is designed for children aged 5–8 who feel unsure or frustrated with spelling. Many children aren’t “bad at spelling” — they struggle because copying words, chanting letters, or repeated testing creates pressure before understanding or memory has a chance to form. This screen-free approach works differently. It is particularly helpful for children who experience spelling anxiety, low confidence with writing, or learning differences such as dyslexia, where traditional memorisation methods can feel overwhelming or ineffective. Instead of drilling letters, each Year 1 statutory word in this set —They, Today, Was, Were & Where — is taught through a guided audio story built around a memorable story sentence, where every letter of the word becomes a word in the sentence. The story repeats the word and the sentence naturally throughout, helping children hear and remember the spelling again and again. A bold illustration on the card anchors the sentence visually, so the word is reinforced through story, repetition and imagery working together. Directions 1. Download and open the ESSTA Kids app. 2. Select the Year 1 spelling kit. 3. Listen to the audio stories to learn the spellings. 4. Use the flashcards for visual reinforcement and practice.